Match the words given in List-I with their antonyms given in List-II.
| List-I (Words) | List-II (Antonyms) |
|---|---|
| (A) Flimsy | (I) Undermine |
| (B) Relish | (II) Dearth |
| (C) Plethora | (III) Loathe |
| (D) Reinforce | (IV) Sturdy |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Flimsy | (IV) Sturdy | Flimsy means thin and weak, so that it breaks easily. Sturdy means strong and well made. They are antonyms. | The flimsy plastic chair cracked as soon as Mamaji sat on it. |
| (B) Relish | (III) Loathe | Relish means to enjoy something greatly. Loathe means to hate something very much. They are antonyms. | Our grandfather relishes a hot cup of tea on a rainy evening. |
| (C) Plethora | (II) Dearth | Plethora means far more of something than is needed. Dearth means a lack of something. They are antonyms. | The new mall has a plethora of food stalls but only one water cooler. |
| (D) Reinforce | (I) Undermine | Reinforce means to make something stronger. Undermine means to weaken something slowly, often in a hidden way. They are antonyms. | The workers reinforced the old school wall with steel rods before the monsoon. |